Today in year 4, we have been busy learning all about World Ocean Day. We spoke about the importance of the oceans and how they are at risk. We also spoke about how we can protect them. After this, we create d our own art work to celebrate the day. We drew our designs in pencil then used a wax crayon to go over the lines. Finally, we used a water colour wash to make them stand out. 

As well as it being 'Break the rules day', we have been exploring place value with numbers 50-100.  We were challenged to recognise how many tens there were and how many ones, before recording our findings using stem sentences. There are ______tens. There are _____ ones. The number is ______.  

 S ome parents have said that the Rhino Reader texts are not working online; we read the Rhino Reader several times at school so please read their blue book and other reading book instead.  The first week back is done. Only 6 more weeks left in Reception! The children enjoyed Break the Rules Day: RJ were on fire in Phonics, so maybe we need to break the rules more often...(just kidding!)   S tory focus : the teachers have been reading some of their favourite stories this week.  We have daily Phonics and handwriting sessions.  We have a Literacy session where we discuss a picture, compose sentences and then write them.  We also have individual reading sessions, practising our blue Phonics book or reading books.  Maths focus:  subitising. We used a new maths tool this week: a rekenrek!  We practised 'one push' of amounts. There are 5 red beads and 5 white beads. We pushed 1,2,3,4 and 5 and recapped the 1 more and 1 less pattern. We enjoyed usin...

 In the spirit of ' Break the Rules Day'   organised by our PTFA, the children choose to "break" selected school rules, such as wearing odd socks, bringing a teddy, having crazy hair, or wearing nail varnish, in exchange for a small donation. All money raised will go towards supporting our school and enhancing opportunities for the children. Thank you for your support with this school event, the children looked fantastic- take a look!

  This afternoon, the children were introduced to our new topic (plants) in Science.  The children could name lots of different plants.  We spoke about how plants are all different shapes, sizes and colours.  They even planted their own sunflower. 

 Today in PE, the children were practising some of the events for Sports Day. They practised the obstacle course, relay and beanbag relay too.  They are really looking forward to it!

 Our maths task today in Year 1 was counting from 51 to 100. During the lesson we sang counting songs, played an interactive game on the Smart board and consolidated the learning using number squares. Mr Hopegood